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Bitcoin Whale Moves and 2.17B Crypto ETP Inflows Amid Tariff Tensions and Regulatory Developments |
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January 20, 2026 |
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Today’s Setup
Market driven by strong crypto ETP inflows, Bitcoin whale activity, and tariff-linked volatility
Inflows: Crypto ETPs recorded $2.17 billion inflows led by Bitcoin, Ether, and Solana despite regulatory and geopolitical headwinds. Bitcoin Activity: A long-dormant Bitcoin whale moved $84 million, signaling renewed engagement from long-term holders amid volatile trade war rhetoric. Tariff Impact: Bitcoin price fluctuated amid fears of US-EU tariff escalation, underperforming gold and silver as institutional demand holds firm.
Watch: Developments on crypto market structure legislation with Coinbase CEO’s involvement and stalled CLARITY Act progress.
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Crypto ETPs see $2.17B inflows led by Bitcoin, Ether, and Solana despite regulatory concerns
Crypto exchange-traded products gathered $2.17 billion in inflows last week, with Bitcoin driving 71% of gains, marking the highest inflows in three months amid geopolitical jitters and proposed stablecoin legislation.
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South Korea busts $100M crypto laundering ring using WeChat and crypto wallets
South Korean customs charged three suspects in a $100 million crypto-related laundering scheme involving WeChat and Alipay, highlighting ongoing cross-border regulatory challenges.
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Bitcoin whale moves $84 million after 12 years of dormancy
An inactive Bitcoin holder moved $84 million in BTC, signaling notable activity from long-term holders as price action fluctuates amid institutional demand and macro uncertainty.
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Bitcoin price fluctuates amid trade war tensions and strong institutional demand
Bitcoin traded around $92,000-$93,000 with risks of further downside by midyear, driven by tariff fears and liquidity shifts, even as institutional custody balances topped $53 billion over the past year.
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Paradex exchange rollback causes Bitcoin price glitch and mass liquidations
A data glitch on Paradex decentralized derivatives exchange caused Bitcoin’s price to briefly crash to zero, triggering extensive liquidations and requiring a blockchain rollback to restore order.
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